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Work Outfits for the Casual Student/Fresh Grad

I think the big question for lots of people when they go into the real world is “What should I and shouldn’t I wear in the workplace?” That’s a difficult question, but it doesn’t have to be.

1st: define your industry

First, let’s consider what industry you will be working in first. If you are working in a bank, outfits should be business casual to business formal; those in the fashion/marketing industry may be able to wear shorts; those in a start-up or game developing company may wear casual attire.

Wait! “What is this casual, business casual, business formal lingo you speak of?” Let me explain.

2nd: casual vs. business casual vs. business formal

These are just terms to categorize what is appropriate in the office.

Here are some rule of thumbs:

casual = anything you would wear on a normal day (be it jeans, sweats, but it is the workplace so try to tone down a bit on the ‘bling bling’)

business casual = cardigans, skinny pants, at least one or two parts of your outfit should shout business (e.g. blazer+graphic tee+black skinny pants)

I hope you have learned a bit about what to wear to work, now it’s time to get some inspiration from a few outfits I put together.

OUtfit #1: running to meetings

Royal Blue Blouse from Forever21Mint Belt from UniqloBlack Pencil Skirt from H&MBlack 40 den Tights from H&MBlack Tall Boots from Steve MaddenJust throw on a white blazer with leather lapels and you are ready to go!

OUtfit #2: Seeing stripes

Oxblood Blouse with Chiffon Sleeves from DynamiteGold Braided Belt from H&MBlack & White Stripped Pencil Skirt from H&MBlack 40 den Tights from H&MBrown Booties from Hong KongWarm up with a Military-esque tweed jacket and you can tackle all weather moods.

Outfit#3: All About the jacket

Leopard sunnies from H&MNavy Double-button Blazer from DynamiteWhite Chiffon Blouse from ZaraBlack Skinny Trousers from UniqloNow switch it up with a graphic cardigan, like this one from Forever21

Don’t forget the simple jewelry! I tend to stick to studs for earrings, a simple rose gold ring and a chain bracelet or pendant necklace. Nothing to extravagant you can save that for the employee appreciation dinner or the Galas.